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Summer 2017
AW169 TO REACH THE ARCTIC AND ANTARCTIC REGIONS
The Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC) has
purchased an AgustaWestland AW169 helicopter,
scheduled for delivery in early 2019. Thanks to our high
customization capabilities, the aircraft will be provided
with a dedicated configuration to support Chinese Polar
Scientific Exploration Tasks but also to perform a range
of roles including passenger transport, iceberg sighting
and cargo sling operations, once again proving the high
versatility of the AW169.
The contract was signed in the framework of the PRICs
New Ice Breaker Ship-borne Helicopter Acquisition
programme, which foresees that the AW169 will be
operating from the new ice breaker and close to the
Chinese Polar Stations in the extreme environments of
the North and South Poles.
After a strict process, the AW169 was selected
thanks to its outstanding performance in demanding
environmental conditions and state-of-the-art
technologies such as touch-screen display, APU mode
and Adaptive Variable Speed Rotor.
This order further strengthens the presence of Leonardo
in China, where - to date - almost 200 helicopters have
been sold, to perform both commercial and public
services. This growing fleet is supported by an increased
customer support presence, recently enhanced by the
opening of a major warehouse facility in Shanghai.
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AW139 MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT TEAM COMMUNITY
On July 6th, an AW139 Maintenance Improvement Team
(MIT) meeting was held at our premises in Italy, as part
of the continuous improvement initiatives introduced by
Leonardo Helicopters on the entire product range.
One of the main themes of the meeting was a
maintenance plan extension program on the AW139,
and to reach this goal, the operators were requested to
provide their detailed data on inspections/tasks.
The entire MIT community also collaborated by
providing further information in support of the
extension program.
During the meeting, an improvement to the Leonardo
Helicopters Service Bulletin service was presented,
which introduces a Logistic Matrix section to ease
the material provisioning process, based on the
specific helicopter configuration and Service Bulletin
applicability (please also refer to Information Letter
GEN-17-066).
The following day (July 7th) operators and customers
joined the AW139 Reliability Data Sharing Group
(RDSG). The program included a full update on the
reliability and product improvement initiatives in
place, and participants were given the possibility to
share experience of their AW139 Mean Time Between
Unscheduled Removals (MTBUR) of components.
MID-LIFE UPGRADE NEW TEAM:
Closer to the Operator needs, bringing second
life to Leonardo Helicopters Platforms Within the
helicopter market there is a strong demand for
capability extensions and upgrades of the in-service
fleet, which can give aircraft a second life. To answer
this requirement, Leonardo Helicopters has shaped a
new dedicated team, named Fleet Mid-Life Upgrade
(MLU), to maintain and enhance worldwide Leonardo
Helicopters operators competitiveness by providing
them with Multiple Customers Common Configuration
MLU solutions.
The MLU team, led by VP Gianluca Volo, has been
strategically placed within the Customer Support
and Training organization, with the goal to increase
helicopters capabilities whilst granting an improved
level of supportability.
MLU activities are focused both on civil and military
fleets providing, under a single leadership, a whole
end-to-end fleet upgrade package that goes from
the configuration definition to accomplish specific
customers requirements, to the contract finalization
and, eventually, to the embodiment on the helicopter.
This closed loop approach provides continuity up to the
final delivery to customers, ensuring all agreements are
fulfilled.
Gianluca Volo / MLU VP
The RDSG community can already count on many of our
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customers and we are moving ahead to further extend
the initiative to all AW139 operators worldwide.
If you wish to join the group, please contact our Product
Support Engineering at:
RDSG.mbx@agustawestland.com
During the event we discussed potential changes to the
next AW139 MIT and RDSG meetings, as we intend to
further extend the participation to operators in central
Asia, Australia and the Far East whilst maximizing the
benefits of three main Leonardo Helicopters geographies
(Italy, USA and Malaysia).
The benefits that MLU solutions will bring to customers
can be briefly summarized here below:
Product Strategy:
Integration of product improvements, lessons learned
and best practice from customers feedbacks
Economies of scale benefits
Solving obsolescence issues
More robust and competitive baseline configuration in
developing the product for international users
Product Enhancements:
Integration and extension of Leonardo Helicopters
Family Concept
Technology improvements implementation
Streamlined supply chain
Increased supportability through the development of
common support services and approaches
The team has started this journey by teaming up with
an initial group of Leonardo Helicopters operators
who will give contributions to define the best solutions
applicable to all Leonardo Helicopters customers. In the
meantime, the MLU team would welcome any additional
requests for information customers may have, through
the existing points of contact or, alternatively, using the
following MLU details:
Giuseppe Mignoli / MLU Sales
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TEAM CORMORANT RE-ESTABLISHED
Team Cormorant has recently been re-established to
support the modernization of the Royal Canadian Air
Forces (RCAF) fleet of EH101/CH-149 Cormorant Search
and Rescue (SAR) helicopters and expansion of the fleet
through the conversion of AW101-519 helicopters.
Team Cormorant comprises Leonardo Helicopters,
the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the EH101
and AW101 helicopters; IMP, the Prime Contractor for
Cormorant In-Service Support; and other key Canadian
companies who will supply and support critical aircraft
components, technology, systems, simulation and
training. The Cormorant Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU) and
Conversion Program proposed by Team Cormorant
will create a fleet of the worlds most advanced and
capable Search and Rescue helicopters available today,
to meet the RCAFs no fail Search and Rescue mandate
ITALIAN SKIPPER RESCUED BY A CORMORANT
Thanks to an AW101, manufactured by Leonardo
and known in Canada as the CH-149 Cormorant, the
Italian skipper Michele Zambelli of a yacht racing in
the transatlantic race which started on May 29th from
Plymouth, in Great Britain, and heading to Newport,
Rhode Island in the United States, had a happy ending.
Around midnight on June 11th, 350 nautical miles
southwest of Newfoundland and Labrador, Zambelli set
off his emergency beacon after his sailboat hit a floating
object which broke the keel of his nine-meter sailboat,
llumia 12. After the collision, the boat started to take on
water, making it impossible to continue the race.
The Joint Rescue Coordination Center in Halifax, Canada,
immediately responded to the call dispatching from the
Gander base - which has 4 Cormorants - a helicopter
for the next 25 years. They provide a vital SAR service
that Canadians rely on. It combines the current fleet of
14 Cormorant helicopters with additional helicopters
acquired by the Government of Canada, which were
assets of the U.S. VH-71 presidential helicopter program.
The CMLU and Conversion Program offers a single,
common fleet and will provide capability improvements
to enhance its overall mission effectiveness,
incorporating the latest avionic and mission systems,
advanced radars and sensors, vision enhancement and
tracking systems.
Further advantages of the program will be significant
reductions in cost of ownership with no reduction in
the current Search and Rescue aircraft availability, and
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moreover the expansion of service from three main SAR
bases to four.
with a five man crew, as well as a plane, to search for and
rescue the skipper.
The weather conditions during the race were the poorest
theyve been in about 40 years. The boats encountered
hurricane-force winds between 90 and 130 km/h and sea
waves of 10 to 15 meters. During the mission a rescuer
was lowered from the helicopter by winch, to rescue
the skipper. To ensure the winch wire did not become
tangled in the mast of the moving yacht, the skipper was
forced to launch and then jump into his life raft in the
horrendous conditions, from which he was then winched
to safety onboard the helicopter. In less than six hours
from the call of the skipper he had been found, rescued
and returned to dry land. Another mission successfully
completed for the Cormorant.
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NEW LOOK FOR THE AW TRAINING MOBILE APP

The latest update to our AW Training mobile application is now available.
This update brings the squared icon that youve seen with the AW TeamUp App, consistent
with the new CS&T brands graphic identity.
Through the AW Training App, which is already available in 24 languages, you can easily
enjoy the following contents and functionalities:
Connection to courses calendar
Forum discussion and file-sharing within the Training Community
Distance learning and progress indication
AW Flight Crew Operating Manuals

If you havent already downloaded the AW Training App, you can do it for free through Google Play and App Store:

DOWNLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY DOWNLOAD ON APP STORE

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Further releases of the App have been already planned for the next coming months to optimize technical
performances and to provide users with new features on the full courses portfolio.

AW009 PRESENTED TO U.S. AIRBORNE LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITS

The light-single AW009 helicopter was promoted
among U.S. law enforcement units at the recent Airborne
Law Enforcement Association annual exhibition, which
took place in Reno, Nevada.
The AW009, a commercial evolution of the SW-4, is a
competitor in the light turbine helicopter market and an
ideal solution for airborne law enforcement. The aircraft
now features a redesigned vibration absorber system
for a smoother and more comfortable ride, as well as
improvements to the hydraulic system.
Integrated into the cockpit is an advanced Genesys
avionics display, ensuring excellent situational awareness
and a user friendly interface, while maintaining pilot
visibility.
An optional Rolls-Royce M250-C30P engine will provide
enhanced power handling for the most demanding
missions. The Rolls-Royce M250-C20R/2 (SP) engine still
remains standard on the AW009 and has shown reliably
high performance for existing operators.
With continued strong interest from airborne law
enforcement operators, Leonardo looks forward to their
further input as development and certification activities
continue.

AW119KX FOR NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION POLICE
The AW119Kx has been selected by the New York City
Department of Environmental Protection Police for
operations in support of water supply protection. As the
largest single source water supply in the United States,
the New York City water supply system is protected by
ground and air to prevent terrorism, pollution and crime.
The AW119Kx selected by the Department of
Environmental Protection is fully customized and
features a TRAKKA 800 searchlight, FLIR, external
loudspeakers, rappelling and cargo hooks, expanded
fuel system, a foldable stretcher, and high visibility crew
doors on both sides of the aircraft. The aircraft also
includes provisions for a Bambi Bucket to be used for
firefighting operations.
This order expands the presence of the AW119Kx in law
enforcement and public utility missions around the world,
allowing operators to take advantage of a reconfigurable
cabin that meets the most demanding requirements.

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SIGNING OF AN MOU BETWEEN UK ROYAL NAVY AND REPUBLIC OF

KOREA NAVY (ROKN)
The ROKN and the Royal Navy signed a
memorandum of understanding (MOU) on
July 14, 2017 to share information on their
respective AW159 Wildcat operations. The
ROKN 622 Squadron (Cdr. Han-jung Kwak)
and the Royal Navy 825 Squadron (Cdr.
Simon Collins), operating AW159 Wildcats as
MOH in each country, held the first meeting
of the Korean-UK Maritime Operation
Helicopter Committee (MOHC) and signed
an MOU to exchange manpower and
information related to flight safety, logistics,

EMS/HEMS
maintenance, education and training, with
the aim to improve operational aspects of
the use of AW159 Wildcats.

NEW OPTIMIZED MAINTENANCE DATA SET FOR MAIN ROTOR HEAD

2400 FH SPECIAL INSPECTION
Leonardo Helicopters has recently published the Data Module.
Temporary Maintenance Instruction TMI 109-491 with Whilst working to amend the relevant AMPI/MPM, LH
optimized instructions to perform the Main Rotor Head will guarantee support to all Operators that may request
- 2400 FH Special Inspection for the AW109 and AW119 additional clarifications or evidence to support Local
series helicopters. Aviation Authorities requirements.
TMI 109-491 consolidates all the information already
present in the relevant IETPs into a single procedure to
facilitate the required maintenance instructions.
Until now, the various AMPI/MPMs refer to several
Maintenance Manual Data Modules, one for each
single specific task, requiring technicians to switch
amongst different technical publications in order to
fully accomplish the entire activity. Once TMI 109-491 is
introduced into the Maintenance Manuals, Reference
(DMC) information provided within the AMPI/MPM will
be updated in order reflect the final Maintenance Manual

MAXIMUM DAMAGE AND REPAIR DEPTHS

AREA 1 AREA 2 AREA 3 AREA 4 AREA 5 AREA 6 AREA 7
TYPE OF DAMAGE
[1] [3]
0.30 0.15 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.50
Mechanical (mm/in) (0.012) (0.006) (0.002) (0.002) (0.002) (0.02)
0.30 0.15 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.15
Corrosion (mm/in) (0.012) (0.006) (0.002) (0.002) (0.002) (0.006)
100 50 [2] 100 100 [2] 50 200
Max. repair size (mm2/in2) (0.15) (0.08) (0.15) (0.15) (0.08) (0.31)
800 50 [2] 300 200 [2] 300 1000
Max repairable area (mm2/in2) (1.24) (0.08) (0.46) (0.31) (0.46) (1.55)
1 [2] 2 [2]
Max. number of repair areas 8 3 6 5

50 50 30 30 50
Min. dist. between repairs (mm/in) (1.97)
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(1.97) (1.18) (1.18) (1.97)
20 10 10 10 10 20
Fillet radius to remove damage (mm/in) (0.78) (0.39) (0.39) (0.39) (0.39) (0.78)

Surface roughness (RMS) 32 32 32 32 32 32

NOTE
[1] Remove the nicks on the whole hub profile (all corners) up to 0.30 mm (0.012 in) max depth.
Nicks fillet radius shall be performed on 20 mm (0.8 in) minimum lenght.
[2] For hole.
[3] Area 3 is the cones top and bottom mating surface.

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SPECIALIST AVIATION - LEADING THE WAY FOR EMS IN THE UK

The AW169 fleet in the UK achieved a significant
milestone in July with the first 3 AW169 helicopters in
EMS configuration entering service. After a significant
programme of customer upgrades and EASA approvals,
the first AW169 air ambulances are now operational with
the Kent, Surrey and Sussex; Lincs and Notts and Dorset
and Somerset air ambulance charities with a fourth
aircraft to follow in the coming weeks. The fourth aircraft
into service will be the Essex and Herts air ambulance.
Leonardo Helicopters and Specialist Aviation are
working closely to achieve the challenging availability
targets across the fleet, holding regular reviews of fleet
availability and working within a partnering arrangement
with Specialist Aviation to ensure that all technical and

logistics needs are met.
Together they will optimise the operational availability
of the aircraft. By the end of this year it is envisaged
that six AW169 aircraft in EMS configuration will be in
operational service across the UK.
The major modifications to Specialist Aviation aircraft
have included the installation of the EMS fit to the
end-clients detailed specifications. Another significant
modification has been the positioning of the Trakka
sensor to a nose-mounted configuration from a side-
mounted configuration, which allows full access to the
interior of the cabin from both sides of the aircraft.
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This, along with the night vision capability, new terrain
awareness and collision warning systems, represents an
increase in capability for the air ambulance sector in UK.
SAS has ordered 6 AW169s with an outline agreement to
expand the fleet over the next few years
In support of this launch and aircraft in operation,
Leonardo Helicopters and SAS have agreed a bespoke
entry into service package of spares and equipment.
This package provides tooling and spares to both base
and forward locations.

AW169 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT EXTENSION KIT

The certification for the optional baggage compartment
extension kit (P/N 6F2580F01111), which increases the
baggage capability of the AW169, has been achieved.
The baggage compartment extension does not affect
the maximum total weight capacity which is still 250Kg,
but it has been developed to expand the basic cargo
compartment to allow for the transport of long objects,
thanks to the additional loadable area.
The solution is available for new production helicopters
and for the in-service fleet through SB169-031.

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AW169 AVIONIC SW PHASES MANAGEMENT

Following the certification of the Core Avionic Phase
3.0 Software update and the distribution of the AW169
Rotorcraft Flight Manual in two separate volumes (one
covering Phase 2.0 and one covering Phase 3.0 software),
the same philosophy has also been adopted on the
AW169 Quick Reference Handbook from Issue 2 Rev.1.
In order to easily identify the instructions applicable to
a specific Avionic Software phase, the following two
volumes have been developed:

Volume AP 2.0 for aircraft fitted with Core Avionic

Phase 2.0 (pre BT169-029).
Volume AP 3.0 for aircraft fitted with Core Avionic
Phase 3.0 only (from delivery or post BT169-029).

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The two volumes were distributed to all AW169 operators,
to make them aware of the applicable instructions based
on the Core Avionic Phase installed on aircraft. For any
additional information do not hesitate to contact us.

AW169 FOR EMS MISSIONS IN DORSET AND SOMERSET

After an extensive evaluation process, which took into
account the aircrafts outstanding features, superior
capabilities and safety standards, the AW169 has been
chosen to carry out EMS missions for the people of
Dorset and Somerset in the United Kingdom.
The new AW169 of Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance,
operated by Specialist Aviation Services, entered into
service on June 12, 2017, which is also the first of type to
start air ambulance operational service in the UK.
It will make a significant difference to the service
provided compared to the past, primarily because of
the AW169s large cabin space, which allows complete
access to a patient, head to toe; which gives access for a
wider range of treatments to be given whilst a patient is
on-route to the hospital.
The second significant advantage compared to the past
is that the hours of operation have increased from 12
to 19 hours a day (7 a.m. to 2 a.m.). The AW169s night
flying capabilities allow provision of a full night time
HEMS service, as the medical teams can fly directly
to the patient without the need of any fixed or pre-
established lighting.

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ELITALIANA AW169 FIRST USE ON
HEMS OPERATIONS IN LAZIO
Having completed the training activities for pilots and
medical teams on the Elitaliana AW169 in March 2017,
Elitaliana started its HEMS operations in Lazio, deploying
their AW169 (PEGASO12) from the base of Rome-Fonte
di Papa (H24-7/7 HEMS Elitaliana base).
PEGASO12, ready for take-off, is equipped with all the
necessary medical and technical equipment to undertake
emergency-health interventions day and night in the
Lazio region of Italy. The helicopter allows the provision
of rapid medical intervention to the patient, critical and
immediate transportation to hospital centers equipped
for the treatment of the specific problem.
In the first three months PEGASO12 performed 179
missions around the Rome area, with an average of two
flights per day, 28 total night flights with a mission time
average of about 49 minutes.
Even if PEGASO12 is usually deployed to cover the
Rome area, it is sometimes used for specific missions,
for example for three HEMS missions on Ponza Island,
an area which is usually covered by the Latina base of
Elitaliana.
During the first three months PEGASO12 was also used
for a night organ transplant mission, the helicopter
carried the patient from a hospital in Rome to the main
organ transplant hospital in Pisa for a liver transplant.
Elitaliana is currently operating from:
Two HEMS/SAR bases in Calabria, Lamezia Terme
(24Hr) and Cosenza (12Hr),
Three HEMS/SAR bases in Lazio, Rome-Fonte di Papa
(24Hr), Latina (24Hr) and Viterbo (24Hr).
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Leonardo Helicopters is proud to have its aircraft firmly
embedded in HEMS missions and thanks ELITALIANA for
their daily commitment to HEMS activities throughout
Italy.
PEGASO12 during a mission in Ponza Island
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AW189 DEMO TOUR IN AUSTRALIA

The AW189 has flown for the first time beyond the
26th parallel south in Australia: Perth, (WA), Adelaide
(SA) and Melbourne (VIC). A number of offshore
demonstrations were flown.

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Leonardos presence in Australia is well established
with over 70 helicopters; in particular 20 AW139s are
supporting the offshore and EMS markets in the states
of Western Australia and Victoria. Many operators in
Australia are looking at an extensive fleet renewal and
the AW189 is the ideal alternative or replacement for
many of the medium/heavy helicopters being operated
in the country. 34 AW189 helicopters are already
operating globally, from the hostile environments in
Europe (North Sea), the extremely hot Middle East,
down to the hot and humid areas of South East Asia.
In addition to the AW189 Demo Tour, an Oil & Gas
Acquaintance Course dedicated to Aviation and Safety
Advisors was successfully given in Perth. Now we look
forward to the introduction of the AW189 in Australia,
currently planned for the end of 2017.

AW189 TO SUPPORT OIL & GAS OPERATIONS IN RUSSIA FROM

SAKHALIN ISLAND
Aviashelf will be operating an AW189 to perform
transport missions from Sakhalin Island in Russia
supporting the Oil & Gas industry. The aircraft, equipped
with a Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) which allows
operations in known icing conditions when other
helicopters would be grounded, is scheduled for delivery
in the summer of 2018 and will be supplied together
with a support and training package. This confirms the
competitiveness of Leonardos modern solutions in the
Oil & Gas market, further strengthening the success of
the AW189 in Russia and globally. This success is thanks
to its performance, new design, latest safety standards
and cost effectiveness. Furthermore the AW189 is also
fully compliant with the latest requirements of the Oil
& Gas producers helicopter operations guidelines.
The AW189 is unique in having a main gear box with
a 50 minute run-dry capability, exceeding current
certification standards and offering unmatched safety
and reliability for long range operations. Over 30 aircraft
are already in service in Europe, Middle East, Asia and
the Americas for transport and public service duties
including search and rescue. The fleet has now logged in
excess of 25,000 operational flight hours.

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RETROSPECTIVE OF THE
PARIS AIR SHOW
The Leonardo Helicopters participation
at the Paris Air Show was, once again,
successful.
The first of two main announcements
was for the order from Lease Corporation
International (LCI), the aviation division
of the Libra Group, for an additional nine
helicopters.
The order is valued at over US$120 million
and covers the entire Family of new
generation helicopters - the AgustaWestland
AW139, AW169 and AW189. Deliveries will start
this year and continue into 2018.
The Leonardo collaboration with LCI is
becoming stronger and stronger; LCI took
delivery of five AW169s and one AW139 from
Leonardo in June, which means that to date, a
total of 49 new Leonardo helicopters have been
delivered or are on order.
The second announcement was the reinforcement
of the strategic cooperation in the Chinese
helicopter market with Sino-US Intercontinental
Helicopter Investment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Leonardo
and Sino-US Intercontinental signed a contract
for the purchase of 17 helicopters comprising two AW119Kx single
engine, ten AW109 Trekker light twin and five AW139 intermediate
twin engine models.
The order is valued in excess of 100 million, with deliveries
starting later this year. The contract was signed in the framework
of a Distributorship Agreement renewal, which makes Sino-US
Intercontinental the exclusive distributor for the Chinese civil,
commercial and offshore helicopter market (including Hong Kong
and Macau). The parties are also committed to strengthening the
level of after-sales service with joint efforts aimed at establishing
a completion centre and additional local training services,
providing further evidence of the intention of Leonardo to deliver
the best level of support to the benefit of the growing helicopter
fleet in China. Nearly 200 helicopters have been sold in China to
date, half of them to Sino-US Intercontinental.

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Great interest was shown in the AWHERO at the Paris Airshow in Le Bourget, where Leonardo
presented it for the first time in a maritime configuration equipped with the Gabbiano Ultralight
radar, a Wescam MX-8 Electro Optics and Infrared (EO/IR) camera and an Automatic Identification
System (AIS) capability all targeted at maritime support operations. Tasks could be the
identification and action against illegal activities, vessels identification and fleet monitoring, oil
spill detection and Search and Rescue operations support.
At the same time a multi-purpose configuration was also represented with the more powerful
EO/IR sensor Wescam MX-10 for missions over land or sea.
Navy and Coast Guard representatives from all over the world were particularly impressed by
the new unmanned product of Leonardo Helicopters not only for the great capabilities in terms
of performances, but also for its size and the foldable blades, particularly attractive for the
naval environment characterized by limited space.
During the event, customers had also the possibility to see the Ground Control Station working
in simulation mode, witnessing the advantage of having a single device that can be used for
real flight and training at the same time.

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